“Muggleton is a consummate performer who, with blazing eyes and statuesque bearing, captures the passion and fragility of Callas, portraying the raw, almost skinless emotional state of the diva who seems too sensitive for the real world.” **** HERALD SUN (REVIEW)

“Muggleton personifies Maria Callas as a demanding, volatile diva, and a powerful figure in the world of opera. The opening night of Masterclass in Melbourne is complete with a grateful audience and a well-deserved standing ovation.” WEEKEND NOTES (REVIEW)

“Amanda Muggleton outstanding in portrait of a flawed diva, writes William Yeoman. “The passages where Muggleton inhabits the character of Onassis are frightening. And unprintable…” “it is in Muggleton’s interactions with her fellow cast members that we see the full range of Callas’ character and Muggleton’s acting skills on display…” “…brilliantly performed.” ***** THE WEST AUSTRALIAN (REVIEW)

“While much of Callas’ banter in comedic and cutting, the play takes turns into darker corners of her life when she recounts different men who have loomed over her. While Muggleton is sensational in her portrayal of Callas, it’s when she morphs into Aristotle Onassis that she really shows off her dramatic skills.” OUT IN PERTH (REVIEW)

“Muggleton delivered caustic humour, flying insults and real vulnerability in a performance that never flagged. Muggleton dominated the stage from the moment of her arrival” LIMELIGHT MAGAZINE (REVIEW)

“The audience becomes the class and Maria teaches with a fury and self-belief that can only come from a true Diva. Amanda Muggleton’s performance is outstanding, and deserved the standing ovation on Opening Night.” STAGE WHISPERS (REVIEW)

“WELL known Australian actor Amanda Muggleton is used to playing strong women who have made their mark in history. She pulled out all stops for the role of famous opera singer Maria Callas in a brand-new production of Master Class opening in Perth next month. “I have always played strong women which I am so lucky to do,” says Muggleton speaking by phone from the Blue Mountains in NSW which she is visiting with a Perth friend on her day off.” HAVE A GO NEWS (INTERVIEW)

“She is truly wonderful to watch. If you have even a smidgeon of interest in opera, Masterclass is unmissable. If you enjoy seeing an actor at the height of her considerable powers, the same applies. ” SEESAW MAGAZINE (REVIEW)

“(She) remains one of our most generous and formidable stage presences. So it’s a sort of double act, Callas and Muggleton, and the actor displays her great gifts, an ability to both capture a character, to show us its height and depth.” FROM THE TURNSTILES (REVIEW)

“Amanda Muggleton has a career spanning roles from Prisoner to Shirley Valentine but her favourite is playing the original diva – opera singer Maria Callas in Masterclass. She has returned to the part that won her Helpmann and Green Room awards in 2002 and could not be happier. “The best role I’ve ever played is Maria Callas,” Muggleton said.” EASTERN REPORTER (INTERVIEW)